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6.9 miles
Distance
478 ft
Climb
-480 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
6,051 ft
Altitude min
6,073 ft
Altitude start
6,070 ft
Altitude end
-28.2%
Grade max
19.7%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4,711 ft
Distance flat
Hidden Mesa Loop Franktown, CO
Detailed Description
Hidden Mesa Loop is a 7 mile moderately popular easy route located near Franktown Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 478 ft with a max elevation of 6,510 ft then descends -480 ft.
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Distance7 miles
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Avg time58 min 3 sec
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Altitude min6,051 ft
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Altitude start6,073 ft
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Altitude end6,070 ft
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Climb478 ft
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Descent-480 ft
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Grade max-28.2%
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Grade min19.7%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat4,711 ft
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Mesa Rim Loop (clockwise) - Hidden Mesa - Castle Rock - Colorado
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